Tactical Empathy
by Erin Thorp
Latest episode
The Power & Risks of Empathy: When Empathy Becomes Too Much
The Power & Risks of Empathy: When Empathy Becomes Too Much
About this podcast
The Tactical Empathy Podcast, hosted by Erin Thorp, Author, Leader, Coach, and Speaker, is your essential guide to unlocking the transformative power of empathy in leadership. Discover how to lead with empathy, engage your team effectively, and set healthy boundaries to create results-focused, people-centered success.
Join Erin as she shares her journey from being told she was 'too emotional' to harnessing her emotions as a superpower. Each episode provides real-world examples of leaders navigating tough decisions, all while embracing empathy.
This show is a game-changer for anyone who influences others, be it in your personal life, your community, or the corporate world. Redefine leadership, harness the strength of your emotions, and embark on a journey to make an impact through empathy.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 104 episodes
- The Power & Risks of Empathy: When Empathy Becomes Too Much · 20 min · Season 3 Episode 103In part two of this series, Erin explores what happens when empathy becomes too much and begins to impact your ability to lead. She unpacks how over-identifying as an empath and…
- The Power and Risk of Empathy - When Empathy Goes Wrong at Work · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 102In this episode of Tactical Empathy, Erin explores both the power and the risk of empathy in the workplace—what happens when a leadership strength starts to work against us…
- Building Resilient Teams with Brandon Walker · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 101In this insightful interview, Erin chats with Brandon Walker as he shares his leadership journey, blending military discipline with emotional intelligence. Discover practical…
- Episode 100: The Real Work · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 100Celebrating the 100th episode of Tactical Empathy, Erin reflects on her journey from engineering to leadership, emphasizing the importance of empathy in tough conversations and…
- Just Show Up: Building Compassionate Communities with Yvonne Heath · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 99In this episode, Erin chats with Yvonne as she shares her insights on leadership, empathy, and the importance of addressing grief and addiction within our communities. Drawing…
- Part 4: Restoring Capacity & Reclaiming Empathy · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 98In the final episode of this 4-part series - Erin explores the importance of rest in restoring capacity and preventing burnout. She shares personal experiences, insights from the…
- Slowing Down to Lead: Empathy in Action with Jason Donkersgoed · 32 min · Season 3 Episode 97In this conversation, Erin chats with Jason as he shares his leadership journey, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and vulnerability in effective leadership…
- Part 3: Restoring Capacity & Reclaiming Empathy · 17 min · Season 3 Episode 96In part 3 of this 4-part series, Erin discusses the significance of creative expression as a means to reclaim empathy and restore personal capacity. She emphasizes that creative…
- Feeling Everything and Leading Well, with Jordan Dellinger · 18 min · Season 3 Episode 95In this conversation, Erin and Jordan Dellinger explore the complexities of empathy, particularly in leadership roles. Jordan shares his journey of writing his book…
- Part 2: Restoring Capacity & Reclaiming Empathy · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 94In part 2 of this 4-part series, Erin discusses the importance of emotional expression in the healing process from burnout. She emphasizes that burnout is not just a result of a…
- From Climbing to Choosing: One Leader’s Journey Through Change with Wendy Fortna · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 93In this conversation, Erin and Wendy discuss Wendy's journey through career transitions, the importance of coaching, and the role of empathy in leadership and parenting. Wendy…
- Part 1 - Restoring Capacity & Reclaiming Empathy · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 92In this episode, Erin explores the concept of burnout, particularly in relation to empathy. She discusses how burnout is often misunderstood and emphasizes the importance of…
- Empathy Starts Here · 17 min · Season 3 Episode 91In this episode of Tactical Empathy, Erin reflects on her journey of self-understanding and the importance of empathy in leadership. She emphasizes the need for self-reflection…
- Navigating Empathy and Boundaries · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 90In this final episode of 2025, Erin reflects on the importance of empathy, self-care, and setting boundaries. She discusses her personal struggles with over-empathizing and the…
- Flip the Script: A Client Interviews Erin with special guest host Adriana Mercader · 29 min · Season 3 Episode 89In this episode of Tactical Empathy, we flipped the script! A client, Adriana Mercader interviews Erin, exploring the profound impact of empathy in personal and professional…
- Empathy in Engineering: From Fixing the Women to Fixing the System · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 88In this episode, Erin explores the themes of leadership and inclusion, particularly for women in traditionally male-dominated fields. Through personal anecdotes and reflections…
- Finding Your Unique Voice in Leadership with Jay Floyd · 32 min · Season 3 Episode 87In this conversation, Erin chats with Jay Floyd as he shares his journey as a leader and coach, emphasizing the importance of empathy, self-discovery, and embracing one's…
- You Don’t Have to Do It Alone · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 86In this episode, Erin discusses the concept of overwhelm, reframing it from a personal failure to a signal indicating a lack of resources. She emphasizes the importance of…
- Culture Starts With Us: Leading with Empathy in Everyday Interactions with Susan Loberg · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 85In this conversation, Erin and Susan explore the significance of empathy in leadership. Susan shares her journey through various leadership roles and emphasizes the importance of…
- Feel It, Then Lead — Acting Through Discomfort · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 84In this conversation, Erin discusses the importance of identifying and engaging in energizing and high-impact work, which she refers to as 'refueling.' She emphasizes that this…
